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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-2016 Item 13, LundCOUNCIL MEETING: •- — l �, ITEM May 3, 2016 RE: America In Bloom, Council Agenda Item #13 Information Submitted by Bob Lund Arroyo Grande in Bloom (AGIB) Contact Information P.O. Box 231 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 (805) 710-4049 Email: info(iDarroyoprandeinbl+oom.org Website: http://www.arroyograndeinbloom.orgiindex.shtml Facebook: htMs://www.facebook.com/groos/aginbloom/ Direct contact: Bob Lund (805) 710-4049❑bob@lunds ift.eom Historical Background MAY U 3 2016 CLERK AGIB is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the beautification of Arroyo Grande. The organization was founded in 2006 after a Central Coast Green House Growers Association event. This event inspired AGIB to gather community, City official and monetary support for the eventual founding of Arroyo Grande in Bloom. The organization plants flowers and trees, performs litter and brush removal, maintains the City's natural resources and much more. AGIB projects are tailored towards all ages, abilities and talents and the organization encourages all members of the community to get involved. As part of the foundation of the organization AGIB vows to maintain any project that they initiate. Vision Statement Arroyo Grande in Bloom envisions the City of Arroyo Grande as having a pedestrian friendly environment for its residents and visitors where horticulture, heritage, art and a clean environment will promote a tangible sense of pride and an enduring community spirit. Mission Statement The mission of Arroyo Grande in Bloom is to promote volunteerism in the community to enhance the beautification and cleanliness of the City and to develop and maintain supporting relationships with businesses, civic organizations, municipal government and residents. Administration AGIB is comprised of individual residents, city employees, business organizations and civic groups. The following individuals are program coordinators of specific community efforts. Laurie Waller - floral displays; Mary Hertel - landscaping; Kristen Barneich - urban forestry; Judy and David Hirsch - tidiness; Mary Giambalvo - environmental concern; Jan Scott - heritage; and Bob Lund - overall impression. America in Bloom Awards to Arroyo Grande 2007 — 3 Blooms — Community Involvement — Diane Clasen. Jim Corfield Rockford, Illinois 2008 — 3 Blooms — Community Involvement — Bruce Riggs, Patrick Bones Columbus, Ohio 2009 — 4 Blooms — Community_ Heritage Preservation — Diana Weiner, Bill Hahn Tidiness Criteria Award Hershey, Pennsylvania 2010 — 4 Blooms — Community Tidiness —Jack Clasen. Mark Miller Population Category Award Community Involvement Criteria Award John R. Holmes III Community Champion Award to Bob Lund You Tube Award St. Louis, Missouri 2011— 4 Blooms — Heritage Preservation — Marlborough Packard, Sue Amatangelo Population Category Award Heritage Preservation Criteria Award Washington DC 2011 International —.5 Blooms — Community & Heritage — Bill Hahn, Stephen King Quebec, Canada 2012 — 5 Blooms — Floral Displays — Evelyn Alemanni, Barbara Vincentsen Population Category Award Circle of Champions Award Fayetteville, Arkansas 2013- 5 Blooms — Overall Impression Award — Melanie Menacham Riggs, Katy Moss Warner The Best Historic Restoration Project Award Orlando, Florida 2014 - 5 Blooms — Community Involvement — James Sutton, Karin Rindall Outstanding Achievement Award — Landscaped Areas Best Water Management Award Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2015- 5 Blooms — Heritage Preservation = Bill Hahn Ed Hooker Public Art that Celebrates the Heritage of the Community special award John R. Holmes III community Champion Award to Mary Hertel Holland, Michigan